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• Overview – The Roksan Caspian M Series-1 Integrated Amplifier is a Class A/B integrated amplifier from British manufacturer Roksan, launched in 2004 as part of the wider Caspian M Series of high-fidelity electronics.
• Key Technology – A 350VA ultra-low-noise toroidal transformer feeds 10 regulated supply rails, while three preamplifier outputs support bi-amping, tri-amping, or integration with a subwoofer or EQ system alongside the standard speaker output.
• Performance – Delivering 70W per channel into 8Ω (100W into 4Ω), the amplifier is known for crisp, transparent highs, natural midrange tones, and tight, controlled bass, with a full-function motorised-volume remote control.
• Specs – The Roksan Caspian M Series-1 Integrated Amplifier offers 5 line inputs plus tape (47kΩ input impedance), with tape and triple preamplifier line outputs. Frequency response: -3dB,
Compared with the obvious alternative of buying a solid used player around the S$1,156–S$1,173 cluster, S$1,500 is clearly ambitious rather than fair. It sits well above the 75th percentile of your recent SGD comps, so this needs either exceptional condition, extras, or strong provenance to justify the premium.
That said, this is a well-regarded Roksan disc spinner, and the Caspian line has a good reputation for a confident, musical presentation rather than sterile “hi-fi” polish. If the transport is healthy, the tray is smooth, and it comes complete with remote/original packaging, there is genuine appeal here for someone who wants a dependable CD player with real enthusiast cachet; otherwise, I’d treat it as a wait-for-a-better-priced example.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Roksan emerged in London in 1985, founded by Tufan Hashemi and Touraj Moghaddam, two Persian-heritage graduates of Imperial College London and Queen Mary College. Dissatisfied with prevailing turntable designs, they launched the groundbreaking Xerxes platform at that year's hi-fi show, challenging traditional construction and establishing the brand's reputation for radical innovation. Named after Roxana, daughter of Persian King Darius, Roksan infused its identity with cultural roots while rooting itself firmly in British audio engineering.
The brand specializes in high-fidelity components, starting with its iconic analog vinyl replay systems like the Xerxes turntable and Artemiz tonearm. It expanded into amplifiers (Kandy, Attessa, Caspian series), CD players, digital sources, and speakers, blending timeless design with robust engineering. Now hand-built in Rayleigh, Essex, under the Monitor Audio Group since 2016, products like the latest Caspian Series 4G cater to both vinyl enthusiasts and modern streamers.
Roksan occupies a distinctive niche in the high-end hi-fi market as a stylish British disruptor, prized for its boundary-pushing sound quality, reliability, and unconventional aesthetics. Far from mid-tier or vintage obscurity, it commands respect among discerning buyers seeking musical soul over conformity, with a legacy revitalized rather than diluted by its corporate home.
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